Pacific Prowler Non-Profit

PO Box 1753, Joshua, TX, 76058

(877) 435-9225

www.pacificprowler.org *** Jim@GreatestGenerationAircraft.org

Fed Tax ID - 205048882

Chester D. Dalbey, Acting Director 

Flight Standards Service 

Federal Aviation Administration 

800 Independence Avenue, S.W. 

Washington, DC 20591

Dear Acting Director Dalbey, 2/26/2010

I am writing to you on behalf of Pacific Prowler, LLC, a 501 (c ) (3) organization based 

in Fort Worth, Texas. We currently operate out of Meacham Airport, and are preparing to move 

our organization to Spinks Airport both located in Fort Worth, Texas. We have a current 

exemption to provide ride experiences for the general public in the B-25 aircraft. 

The main purpose of Pacific Prowler, LLC is to preserve what we call ‘The Greatest Generation 

Aircraft,’ consisting of a B-25 Mitchell Bomber (N1042B, Limited Category) and a B-26K/A26K Invader (N4988N, Experimental Category), among others, from World War II. We are 

restoring the B-26K Invader, one of the few dual control Invaders in existence. For the most part 

our activities encompass airshows, the ride program (the B-26K is not currently, and for the 

foreseeable future, will not be on the ride program), and restoration activities. We present these 

airplanes to the general public via appearances at airshows around the nation and locally in Fort 

Worth, TX. We perceive a need for adequate flight crew training within the warbird community

with a view to standardize training in a formal environment. Our Chief Instructor is a retired 

USAF IP (FAA CFI-II-MEI) with experience in Formal Course training and has developed a 

comprehensive training program for candidate PIC/SIC’s. Safety of the crews, safety of the 

general public, and preservation of these unique aircraft are our primary goals. 

Pursuant to that goal we would like to request exemption to Title 14, Code of Federal 

Regulations, 91.315, 91.319(a) 1and 2, 119.21 (a), 119.5(g), as applicable, in order to provide 

Initial and Recurrent training according to our syllabus. These exemptions would allow the 

Pacific Prowler, LLC to operate the B-25 and the B-26K/A-26K while carrying crew on training

flights for compensation, or hire, subject to the limitations and conditions that you deem fit. 

We believe that providing such training and experience to the warbird pilot community is vital to 

the public interest because of the improved safety and experience levels that would accrue to 

participants, the community as a whole and the public in general. Conversely, in order to operate 

these airplanes in a safe manner they must be maintained to the highest order. To achieve both of 

these goals we must charge for the experience and cannot easily do so without the requested 

exemptions. If the exemptions are not granted, Pacific Prowler, LLC would not be able to 

provide this vital service to the warbird community, the pilot community and the general public. 

Pacific Prowler, LLC proposes to offer training in the airplanes at different venues around the 

United States as a convenience for participants. Training flights will begin and end at the same 

airport, with the exception that approach and landing practice may take place at other airports 

traffic permitting. 
Pacific Prowler Non-Profit

PO Box 1753, Joshua, TX, 76058

(877) 435-9225

www.pacificprowler.org *** Jim@GreatestGenerationAircraft.org

Fed Tax ID - 205048882

The exemption request does not inhibit, or modify, our rigorous maintenance program based on 

the FAA Type Certificate Data Sheets, B-25 or B-26K/A-26K and military technical manuals 

and an FAA- approved maintenance program that meets the requirements of 91.409 (e), (f)(4) 

and (g). Additionally, the exemption will not obviate normal passenger briefings, seatbelt usage 

for takeoff and landing, or other FAA mandated passenger requirements. 

This request does not constitute a precedent setting request. For example, Stallion 51 

Corporation holds current exemptions to provide this training in the TF-51 aircraft (Limited 

Category, Docket No.: FAA-2002-12993 result Grant, September 4, 2002, Exemption 

No. 6811B), and the L-39 aircraft (Experimental Category, Docket No.: FAA-2002-8255 

result Grant, 04/25/2003, Exemption No. 7538A).

Additionally, we request expedited review of our request in order to provide vital training 

opportunities for the community. I have attached a copy of our syllabus. Thank you for your 

consideration. I look forward to answering any questions you might have. 

Brett Hobson, President Jim Terry, Vice-President 

Pacific Prowler Non-Profit, LLC Telephone: 817-517-4407

1412 Greenwood Rd Email: mitchellbomber@earthlink.net

Weatherford, TX 76088

EIN: 20-5048882

Summary for the Federal Register:

The Pacific Prowler, LLC a 501 (c )(3) corporation, petitions for exemption to Title 14, Code of 

Federal Regulations, 91.315, 91.319 (a)1 and 2, 119.21 (a), 119.5(g) in order to provide flight 

training for pilots for compensation or hire. The proposed training will be accomplished in a B25 Mitchell Bomber and Douglas B-26K/A-26K Invader around the United States.